The reason why it is said that Mu Qingren is implying something about himself is because Jing Zhe has no idea who Mu Qingren is.
According to her logic, how could Jing Zhe, who was in a relationship with Wang Yingqiu, not even know who Wang Yingqiu's master was?
This was indeed an oversight by Jing Zhe, because Wang Yingqiu had not returned to Wuxian Pavilion for many years while she was in Wuxian Garden, and no longer participated in the affairs of Wuxian Pavilion, basically severing ties with Wuxian Pavilion.
If that's the case, then why does he still care about her master?
So he smiled and said, "Sect Master Mu, these things depend on the situation. For example, if the Garden Master and I are truly in love, that's between the two of us. As for other people—like Sect Master Mu, I mean like, they'll find out sooner or later, so why bother asking beforehand? After all, I'm marrying the Garden Master, not Sect Master Mu!"
Compared to Mu Qingren, Jing Zhe felt that he was upright and honest.
You're making veiled accusations, I'll name names!
"you…"
Mu Qingren frowned, her mouth agape. She couldn't believe a man could be so venomous.
I really want to hit him.
He sneered and said, "I've heard that you are highly learned and eloquent. You won first place in the Mid-Autumn Poetry Competition, and His Majesty even bestowed upon you an official position. Seeing you today, I can see that your reputation is well-deserved."
This didn't sound like a compliment. Jing Zhe pursed his lips, offering no response, and waited for what was to come.
"Young Master Jing is so talented, why bother Yingqiu?"
"If two people are in love, how can it be considered entanglement?"
"Even if two people are in love, they still need to be well-matched in terms of social standing!"
"Heh, what a perfect match!"
Jing Zhe sneered: "If we're talking about being well-matched in terms of social status, then there's even less of a problem!"
"Young Master Jing is far too confident. If Master doesn't agree, then this marriage is not a proper match!"
"..."
These words left Jing Zhe speechless for a moment.
After a moment, he asked in a cold voice, "Is this because you heard your precious disciple Yu Haixing speak ill of me?"
Mu Qingren glanced at him and shook her head.
He then sighed, "Although Yingqiu is calm and sensible, she has never experienced romantic love, so it's inevitable that she's naive and innocent. Since you and Yingqiu are close, she must have told you about what happened when she left the pavilion."
I don't like Yu Haixing, otherwise I wouldn't have sent Yingqiu to Wuxian Garden to protect her. Do you think I would believe what Yu Haixing says?
"..."
Jing Zhe remained silent, because he felt that what she said seemed to make sense.
Then she continued, "Recently, Yu Haixing has been sending mostly complaints via carrier pigeon, which is how I learned about you. But I haven't sided with him because of this, because I know what kind of person he is. I won't dislike you just because he speaks ill of you; I'll only think you're the same kind of people..."
This is...
Jing Zhe almost swore. Treating me and that grandson as the same kind of people, how could that not make him feel disgusted?
But instead of stating it explicitly, he asked in return, "Since Pavilion Master Mu keeps saying that he is good to the Garden Master and will protect her, then I must ask Pavilion Master Mu, is your intention in summoning the Garden Master to participate in the martial arts tournament to bring her back to Wuxian Pavilion?"
Mu Qingren didn't hide anything and nodded generously, saying, "That's right."
"Heh heh, what a fine example of a garden owner who protects his garden!"
Jing Zhe sneered: "So you could say that you sent her to Wuxian Garden to protect her, but now that you've brought her back, is that still protecting her?"
Mu Qingren was not angered by Jing Zhe's questioning. Instead, she explained calmly: "That's because you don't know that the reason I didn't dare to let Yingqiu stay was because Yu Haixing's father, Governor Yu, had a close relationship with our Pavilion Master. I couldn't shake him at all."
"And now?"
"Now..."
Mu Qingren glanced at Jing Zhe, a hint of smugness in her eyes: "After the martial arts tournament, I will be the Pavilion Master of Wuxian Pavilion. At that time, even if Governor Yu personally comes to make things difficult for Yingqiu, I will not be afraid of them!"
"..."
So, she's going to become the Pavilion Master; no wonder she summoned the Garden Master back.
Jing Zhe thought to himself, then cupped his hands and said, "Then congratulations to Pavilion Master Mu! However, now that Pavilion Master Mu has become the true Pavilion Master of Wuxian Pavilion, everyone in the pavilion must obey your arrangements. The Garden Master and I are in love, so why did you separate us and hurt her feelings?"
"Sad? Heh, it's only temporary!"
Mu Qingren sneered, "Compared to making her regret it for the rest of her life, what's wrong with just being sad for a while?"
"..."
This time, Jing Zhe truly couldn't understand it.
Why would you regret following me for the rest of your life?
Seemingly sensing his question, Mu Qingren continued, "Yingqiu started learning late, but she was exceptionally talented. So, even though I was quite young at the time, I still took her under my wing. And she lived up to my expectations, making rapid progress. If it weren't for Yu Haixing, she would have gone even further!"
Over the years, Wuxian Pavilion's status among the four major sects has declined, precisely because it lacks a prodigy like Yingqiu! If I take office, I will definitely revitalize Wuxian Pavilion, and I will groom Yingqiu as the next Pavilion Master!
"Young Master Jing may be talented, but what use is he? If Yingqiu wants to choose a husband, she will definitely choose someone with exceptional martial arts skills—at the very least, someone who can't be much weaker than her. Besides, you may not know that our Wuxian Pavilion has a dual cultivation method. Yingqiu's husband can benefit from this method, and Yingqiu will also benefit in the future. It's a win-win situation, something Young Master Jing can't compare to!"
In the future…
Jing Zhe glanced at her, thinking to himself, "There are so many things you don't know. What you call 'the future' is already the present for us..."
Although he knew that Mu Qingren was doing it for Wang Yingqiu's own good—or rather, not just for Wang Yingqiu, but for their Wuxian Pavilion—Jing Zhe simply couldn't feel any affection for her.
He then sneered twice and said, "So, what exactly did Pavilion Master Mu mean by saying all that?"
"Young Master Jing is a wise man; you must understand his meaning perfectly well!"
Mu Qingren looked at him, then said, word by word, "That means leaving Yingqiu and never appearing in front of her again!"
Jing Zhe was amused by her, but looking at Mu Qingren's almost perfect beautiful face, he couldn't feel any appreciation for her.
This kind of person is like the venomous beauty in TV dramas, right?
After laughing, he stared at Mu Qingren for a long time with a playful look, making Mu Qingren feel a little uneasy, before finally speaking: "Sect Leader Mu is really beautiful, and her thoughts are even more beautiful!"
"..."
Mu Qingren was taken aback, feeling that the second half of the sentence didn't seem to be a compliment, and said coldly, "What do you mean?"
"It means..."
Jing Zhe squinted at Mu Qingren, then spoke slowly and deliberately, his voice as cold as frost in the depths of winter.
"The owner of the garden is my woman. She was, she is, and she will always be. No one can separate us unless I die!"
"..."
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